Lead Quality Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Lead Quality Engineer is responsible for developing expertise and executing the quality engineering function for 9X Liner Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) components. Provides leadership, and mentorship as an individual contributor, fostering a culture of collaboration with all functions in Asheville and supporting Design teams. Success in this role will be measured by ensuring quality of on-time delivered product, driving continuous improvement in yield, and process efficiency.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Lead and coordinate process and product improvement programs for 9X Liner CMC components
• Establish and promote process method excellence within the team and with cross-functional partners
• Create and sustain an environment of continuous improvement for all assigned products and processes
• Use RCCA (Root Cause and Corrective Action) to address quality and compliance issues in the area
• Lead APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) initiatives to ensure:
  • Successful new product introduction (NPI)
  • Robust ongoing quality control
• Apply FLIGHT DECK tools to drive continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost

Technical & Production Leadership

• Provide technical guidance on quality requirements, standards, and best practices
• Offer quality and production leadership to assigned teams, even as an individual contributor
• Support the development, validation, and industrialization of manufacturing processes for CMC components
• Work collaboratively with Design, Materials, Manufacturing, and other support organizations to:
  • Translate design intent into robust manufacturing processes
  • Improve manufacturability and process capability

Supplier & External Interface

• Interface with outside service providers and suppliers to:
  • Ensure compliance with quality requirements
  • Verify and improve process capability
  • Support supplier development and problem resolution

Operations & Scheduling

• Partner with operations teams on production scheduling to meet customer requirements
• Support the development and flow of hardware through the manufacturing process
• Help balance capacity, quality, and delivery needs in daily operations

Communication & Collaboration

• Effectively communicate key issues, risks, and priorities to operations teams and leadership
• Share status of quality metrics, improvement actions, and RCCA progress
• Foster a collaborative culture across functions in Asheville and with Design teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment)
• At least 3 years experience in Manufacturing & Production Quality Assurance

Desired Characteristics

Humble

• Respectful and receptive to feedback
• Agile and adaptable in a dynamic environment
• Eager to learn and grow

Transparent

• Shares critical information in a timely manner
• Speaks with candor and honesty
• Contributes constructively, even when raising issues

Focused

• Quick learner with the ability to grasp complex technical topics
• Strategically prioritizes work to meet SQDC targets
• Committed to achieving results and following through

Leadership Ability

• Strong communicator across shop floor, engineering, and leadership
• Confident decision-maker using data and sound judgment
• Collaborative team player who influences without direct authority

Problem Solver

• Analytical mindset, uses data to understand problems and trends
• Challenges existing processes where needed to drive improvement
• Strong critical thinker with structured problem-solving skills

Technical Expertise

• Proven knowledge of machining processes
• Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and its application in manufacturing and inspection

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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Compensation Grade

LPB2

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes